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Sleep disorders.

R Crenca1, P Verdecchia, A Redondi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics Division, Diagnosi e Cura Cefalee Infantili University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|March 11, 2000
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Sleep disorders are common in children with primary headaches, affecting over 60%. This highlights sleep disturbances as a significant risk factor for headaches in children.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are recognized as potential precursors to headaches.
  • They may indicate underlying central nervous system functional, biochemical, or neurotransmission alterations.
  • Classifications include sleep-wake cycle disturbances, hypersomnia, parasomnia, and insomnia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of sleep disorders in children presenting with primary headaches.
  • To compare this incidence with previously reported rates in healthy children.
  • To establish sleep disorders as a potential risk factor for pediatric headaches.

Main Methods:

  • A study observed 1876 children aged 3 to 14 years.
  • Data collection focused on the presence and types of sleep disorders.

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  • Prevalence rates were calculated and compared to literature values.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 60% (1073 out of 1876) of children with primary headaches presented with sleep disorders.
    • This prevalence is significantly higher than the 25% typically reported in healthy children.
    • The observed rate suggests a strong association between sleep disorders and primary headaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Sleep disorders are a prevalent issue in children with primary headaches.
    • The high incidence underscores their role as a significant cephalalgic risk factor in pediatric populations.
    • Further research into the mechanisms linking sleep disturbances and headaches is warranted.